Sony Alpha FX3 ILME-FX3 | Full-frame Cinema Line Camera
$3,998
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Introducing the smallest Cinema Line camera – optimized for solo movie shooting up to 120p 4K 10-bit 4:2:2 and ISO up to 409,600 with S-Cinetone and a compact cage free design featuring ¼”-20 mounting points, a top handle with XLR/TRS inputs, uninterrupted recording thanks to a cooling fan for effective heat sink and in-body image stabilization with Active mode for steady handheld shooting.
4K full-frame sensor w/ 15+ stop dynamic range and high sensitivity
S-Cinetone for expressive cinematic look inspired by VENICE colorimetry
Up to 4K 120p 10-bit 4:2:2 and full pixel readout in all recording modes
Compact cage free design w/ ¼”-20 mounting points and XLR top handle
Uninterrupted 4K 60p recording with inbody cooling fan
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Customers find the camera delivers excellent results, with remarkable low-light performance and build quality that exceeds expectations. They appreciate its ease of use, with one customer noting the intuitive menu setup, and consider it worth the price. The camera’s size receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as a small cinema camera. Customers report that the camera gets hot easily during use.
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Reviewer: Fidel
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: My Dream Camera!
Review: Without a doubt this camera is everything I wanted it to be and could even go further to say it’s exceeded my anticipated expectations!Love all of its features including the built-in cooling system, recording lights, built-in stabilization, and more amazing components.Being that this was my first big purchase for a cinema line camera, I love the fact that it’s easy to learn your way around its controls and how it’s intended for filmmakers with having that extra option of shooting great photos! (Let’s not forget it’s exceptional low-light performance)Overall, great camera and worth its investment if you’re trying to upgrade your arsenal.
Reviewer: James Alan Springer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Can’t go wrong with this camera
Review: If it fits your budget you can’t go wrong with this camera. I’ve been making youtube videos for 8 years and built 3 channels to 100k-500k subs, and finally decided it’s time to bring up production value. A beginner can use this camera with good results, and a professional can use it with EXCELLENT results. My short written review here doesn’t do it justice, check video reviews on YouTube.
Reviewer: Jeff
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: As advertised
Review: Fine camera.
Reviewer: Tamas Kalman
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Simply the best.
Review: I tried a bunch of different cameras and lenses in order to find the perfect camera for live production / streaming. I needed a camera which isa) full frameb) can output clean 16:9 on hdmi or sdic) the 16:9 output is coming from full sensor width read (not just a 1:1 read tiny crop from the middle of the sensor like other cameras, i’m looking at you BMDCC6K)d) great in low lightThe FX3 simply checks all these boxes out of the box, and even more.The colors, dynamic range, sharpness, everything out of the box was superb immediately, with very minimal tweaking.I couldn’t get close to this particular look with any other cameras, even when I used the exact same lighting and lenses.Every camera has strengths and weaknesses, the FX3 is no exception. Other cameras might has better UI/OS (BMD), better price, or a different color science which might be preferred for others.For my particular use case – high quality live stream with full frame lens, low light – it’s beyond perfect.
Reviewer: gr4ve
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great low light, great menu, struggles with sigma lenses fx3a instead of original fx3
Review: Upgrading from the zv e10 after a ton of research, I was specifically looking for something with low light and a mechanical shutter to avoid led banding which the zve1 only had electronic. The menu system touch screen is a welcome improvement.The only con is that this camera and my a7c seem to both struggle with autofocus on all my sigma lenses, my 50mm gm doesn’t have this issue at all. It was most noticeable sitting on a tripod with touch tracking locked on black surfaces. My zve10 did not have this issue at all. They also sent me the fx3a even though I ordered the older version so maybe they’ve run out
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: No More Excuses….
Review: Ok listen….Let me give you a piece of advice. Five star ratings don’t come easy by me. And if you’re worth your grain of salt- you already know that there isn’t, and never will be the “perfect cinema camera”. BUT if there were a camera (along with the A7s iii) the FX3 would be as close as you’re going to get for a long time, especially at this price point. (Rant Coming) Ok, so it doesn’t have but in ND’s, or global shutter…Who cares! The sensor readout “feels” like it has global shutter. Get some screw on ND’s or a matte box. Really, this camera makes you face the things that truly hold you back. Like lensing, pre-production, lighting, set design, good scripts, and talent! Some advice here: If you’re on the fence and can’t decide if you should get an Arri Alexa, Red Raptor, BMCC or the like- then explain to me why we have our work on Food Network, Broadcast Commercials, and award winning film shorts. To sum it all up here (and I’m talking to my younger, film school Canon 5DMkii self here) If there was a camera system that held you back the least in the professional world it would be the Sony FX3 (or A7Siii). We currently have the Red Raptor XL, Arri Alexa mini, Canon C200, Panasonic GH5 (love this little powerhouse), Sony A7s iii, Sony FX3, and Sony A7RV. Guess which ones are the most freeing and generate the most profit. Yeah, a full 5 stars for Sony…
Reviewer: Sam Reviews
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Amazing Camera!!!
Review: Decided to upgrade my primary video camera to the FX3 and I couldn’t be happier. I’ve already had the chance to use it in multiple scenarios from a light weight run and gun shoot on my gimbal to a more fully rigged out set up for a TV shoot. Navigating to the settings I need is a breeze with the new menu setup. I can shoot faster and more efficiently than ever. The ability to shoot 4k at 60fps with no crop is awesome and 10bit 4:2:2 gives so much latitude in post. Also the picture I get straight out of camera with no editing or post-production is absolutely fantastic. This camera is also “Netflix Approved” which sounds great to clients. The features, picture, and small form factor make this a very formidable camera to own. If you are a videographer and considering whether or not to get this camera, I say just do it. You will not regret it.
Reviewer: Andrew McDonald
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: It’s the FX3, what more needs to be said.
Review: So many reviews, what’s left to say. Great cinema camera.
Reviewer: Carlos
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Compre este artículo porque ofertan MSI. Ni Amazon ni mi banco respetaron dicha promoción y están cobrando en una sola exhibición, si, el producto es excelente, pero lo publicitan de manera engañosa. Ahora veo que la opción de comprarlo directamente en la tienda SONY OFICIAL hubiera sido la mejor opción. La atención de Amazon no me ha servido de nada, ellos se lavan las manos. Mi banco se lava las manos. Y a mi solo me queda la opción de regresar ellos producto y cancelar mi cuenta Amazon Busisnes. Pintaba muy bonito para ser real. Después de 8 años hoy me he llevado un fiasco con esta empresa.
Reviewer: Jassem
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: BEWARE! the camera is recieved was second hand. Did not including instruction manuals or any documentation that a new one usually does. The peel off stickers from the handle was missing again proving it was not brand new. Also came with an off brand plug adaptor and cable once again showing it was not new. It also appears to be a grey import from hong kong because of the labels on it. You do NOT get a manufacturer warranty with grey imports. Now don’t get me wrong I have purchased grey imports before but nothing at this price point. If I knew I was going to recieve a grey import I would have just purchased one from e infinity for cheaper and taken the risk. Not impressed. Also the box was very banged up
Reviewer: reviewerfilm
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: fantastic quality, prores RAW with atomos is incredible. Same workflow used on The Creator.Check out “Compositing Academy: Virtual Production with Jetset” if you want to see how we used the FX3 on it.
Reviewer: MISS CHANDNI VARMA
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: No Amazon review can do this beast justice. Best Buy ever. Such an amazing camera. Love it. And bought it in the white Friday sale at an unbelievable price
Reviewer: Ali Razavi
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This camera delivers more than you could ever ask it. Just buy it!
